Harpa Concert Hall, a photo from Reykjavik, Reykjavik

Photographer's Note

This interior of the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik is a popular photographic subject. The contemporary design using steel and glass is imposing both inside and out. Construction started in 2007, stalled during the Icelandic financial crisis but was eventually opened in 2011.

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mesutilgim (115058) 2019-04-14 7:51

Hello Ann,
What an amazing architecture, what a nice capture.
Quite eyecatching and perfect sharpness.
The colored glasses adds to the copo a unique graphism.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

dta (95400) 2019-04-14 8:01

hello Ann ,
Original view through the kaleidoscope of glass of the concert hall . The dark silhouette of the man looking at the harbour outside is an essential feature of the composition .
Regards

lousat (120367) 2019-04-14 8:02

Hi Ann,very nice way to take an opportunity from the lot available in this incredible architechture of Reykjavík. I been in Iceland but not there because short time. Your idea ia Amazing,a watch on the bay like a colorful collage,i like it! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

alvaraalto (38260) 2019-04-14 8:13

Hello Ann
Not enough photos of this beautiful building can be posted.
One of the most photogenic buildings I know.
Always recognizable and always different.
Excellent presentation
Have a good week, groet Rob

Nicou (187540) 2019-04-14 8:17

Hello

quelle vue de ce hall quel personnage devant ce vitrage et ces couleurs ces tons quelle image couleure et la vue sur le port fantastique vue.
Bravo et belle soirée
Nicou

worldcitizen (12698) 2019-04-14 8:24

Hello Ann,
What a fabulous composition! The colorful window panes and the yellow and blue boats on the right side compliment each other perfectly, and that lone man adds human presence to the scene. Harpa is really a striking building, and your photo uses its unique architecture to create a visually strong scene.

Royaldevon (63752) 2019-04-14 8:31

Hello Ann,

This is an amazing building, seeming to have a coloured net capturing the boats and the buildings, looking out to sea!
I love how you have chosen a panoramic style, seeming to stretch the view.
The single, silhouetted figure has great impact; we share his view.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (151522) 2019-04-14 10:52

Hello Ann,

I like the repeating patterns and colors here and the gaps allowing glimpses of the bg. Good color, sharpness and saturation and the silhouetted man at left adds scale. Tfs!

carlo62 (80943) 2019-04-14 10:54

Ciao Ann
molto bella questa foto, mi piace molto, perfetta la presenza della persona, oltre a darci il senso della misura, è un ottimo punto focale.
Saluti
Carlo

jean113 (15769) 2019-04-14 11:28

Hello Ann, a different shot from this famous concert hall.
The silhouetted man really adds to your scene, as he looks through the glass towards the marina.
The colours are beautiful, and the sharp quality is excellent.
A lovely presentation.
Regards Jean.

GyurMaster (16460) 2019-04-14 11:44

Hello again,

Nice observation and realization. The man enhances the composition.

Gy.

freedahu (758) 2019-04-14 11:49

Good evening Ann,
Well framed, I like the kaleidoscope and mosaic effect. Nice view and atmosphere.
Good night
Serge

Tue (71092) 2019-04-14 12:12

Hello Ann,
The Harpa Concert Hall is amazing and you made such great use of the windows, including some of the colourful panes. The contrast of the façade and the sunlit boats is fantastic. Also the silhouettes of the person was a great addition.
Lars

Fis2 (141676) 2019-04-14 12:59

Witaj Ann!
A very curious windows.
Wonderful view, port makes impression.
Excellent framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good new week.
Krzysztof

COSTANTINO (92731) 2019-04-14 15:13

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
original version
this interior of the Harpa Concert Hall
is really fantastic
quite eyecatching
welldone and wellseen
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (125071) 2019-04-14 23:15

Hi Ann,
Interesting architecture for this famous building, well photographed with a lonely man, good rendering for colors of these glasses, tfs.

emka (138698) 2019-04-15 0:11

Hello Ann, I was also in Harpa on my last trip to Iceland. You had much better weather, one can see the colourful boats in the harbour. Excellent composition, nice view of the man standing, splendid colours.

Kind regards Malgo

holmertz (82736) 2019-04-15 0:41

Hello Ann,
Other TE members have recently posted several photos from Harpa, but every time it amazes me that this building seems to offer endless photo opportunities. You have chosen a rather straightforward composition which gives us a pleasant view of the small marina outside. And yet it has become a very special photo thanks to the well placed coloured window panes, and even more to the silhouette of the man.
Kind regards,
Gert

snunney (130965) 2019-04-15 0:57

Hello Ann,
Excellent graphical composition. Very well exposed with superb colours and clarity. The man well placed to the left of the frame is an essential ingredient.

ifege (20239) 2019-04-15 1:22

Hi Ann
A good through the window photo with the coloured panels adding extra interest.
cheers
Ian

jhm (190599) 2019-04-15 6:22

Hello Ann,

Through the different colour of the window glass get we a wonderful picture.
An excellent composition and nice presentation.
Colours and sharpness are perfect.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

BennyV (30220) 2019-04-18 12:31

Great shot, Ann. The format is well chosen. The silhouette superbly placed makes all the difference. Congratulations.

Benny

cornejo (60956) 2019-04-22 10:36

Hello Ann, very good photography of this beautiful and interesting interior composition, very well captured in this beautiful image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Great and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

tyro (29022) 2019-04-27 1:54

Hello Ann,

A lovely photograph of this concert hall showing the interesting modern architectural features of the place as well as a fine view across the nearby marina with its colourful boats.

The light and colours are delightful and your composition is beautifully held together by the presence of the solitary silhouetted figure on the left, the viewer's eye naturally following his gaze to the distant horizon.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

macjake (92235) 2019-07-02 9:21

Hi Ann
hahahaha, please, you have to search for this almost EXACT same photo I posted in my gallery from Reykjavik. your version is crystal clear, love the colours and seeing the boats through the glass. super shot with the hint of darkened reflections on the ground. love it. cheers
Craig

bona (14079) 2019-08-02 15:23

Hello Ann,

the famous Harpa Concert Hall have lots of photo and each one I I saw made me want to go to Iceland to photograph it. I hope one day I can visit this cold country.

Lovely colors you god and the man shadow looks like a 007 movie scene.

Nicely done.

Andre